UGCG Peptide

Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), also designated ceramide glucosyltransferase, belongs to the glycosyltransferase 2 family. It is a widely expressed integral membrane protein encoded by UGCG. The enzyme can be found in the plasma membrane of all eukaryotic cells, and a significant concentration of glucosylceramide synthase activity has been reported in the Golgi complex. Glucosylceramide synthase catalyzes the first glycosylation step in glycosphingolipid biosynthesis and functions as a glucosyltransferase and flippase in the transfer of glucose to ceramide. Glucosylceramide synthase operates in cell recognition, cell proliferation and differentiation, immune recognition and signal transduction. The regulation of ceramide levels through glucosylceramide synthase has been associated with the induction of apoptosis and notable research implicates this relationship with drug-induced apoptosis in a variety of cell types.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

BS60390P

Applications

BNI

Form

1 mg/ml in DI water.

Purity

Synthetic peptide UGCG. (Note: the amino acid sequence is proprietary). The purity is > 98%.

Swiss Prot

Q16739

Storage Temp

Store at 4 degree C short term. Aliquot and store at -20 degree C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Additional Info

This peptide can be used with studies using BS60390 UGCG pAb.

Alternative Names

Ceramide glucosyltransferase; GLCT-1; GLCT1; Glucosylceramide synthase; GCS; UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase; UDP-glucose:N-acylsphingosine D-glucosyltransferase